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Catania Travel Guide

Often neglected by visitors in their race toward Taormina, the baroque art city of Sicily deserves at least a day or two—and hopefully more—of your time. The capital of the eastern part of Sicily and its second-largest city after Palermo, Catania has had a tormented history of conquest and devastation by nature. It's also one of the richest repositories of baroque architecture in Europe, with treasures well worth seeking out. Read More

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Hotels

Best Western Hotel Mediterraneo

Via Dottor Consoli 27
Catania I-95124 Map

Distance: 0.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended

Savona

VIA VITTORIO EMANUELE 210
Catania Map

Distance: 2.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended

Villa Del Bosco e Vdb Next

Via Del Bosco 62
Catania 95125 Map

Distance: 2.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended

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Attractions

Taormina

East coast of Sicily, Province of Messina
Sicily, Italy

Distance: 26.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Taormina is a small town known for its beaches, ancient Greek theatre, churches, restaurants, and antique shops. ... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Grotta Azzurra (The Blue Grotto)

near Taormina
Sicily, Italy

Distance: 26.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Grotta Azzurra is a sea cave names for the a blue reflection on the waters around it that illuminates the cavern.... Read More
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Palazzo Biscari

Via Museo Biscari 10-16
Catania, Italy

Distance: 0.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

Today a private home, this is the most impressive palazzo in the city. To visit, you must call... Read More


Airports

Major Airports near Catania

Distance (mi.)
Catania Fontanarossa Airport 2.9 map
Naples International Airport 237.6 map

Other Smaller Airports near Catania

Distance (mi.)
Reggio Calabria Tito Menniti Airport 49.4 map
Palermo Punta Raisi Airport 104.7 map
Lamezia-Terme S Eufemia Airport 114.8 map

Trip Ideas



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    Hiking on the edge! A week of Mediterranean villages, black sand beaches, and unforgettable hikes over 3 active volcanoes: Vulcano; Stromboli, one of the most active volcanoes in the world; and mighty Etna, Europe's highest active volcano. ......


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